IV Therapy Remicade

toanova

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Posted 1/14/2008 11:37 AM (GMT -7)

My GI doc is going through the paper work to get approval from insurance for me to start Remicade. What should I be aware of before starting this therapy. I just want to be as prepared as possible.

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4x3 Asacol

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schrek-chewbacca hunk

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Posted 1/14/2008 11:41 AM (GMT -7)

Just take a wonderful book or portable dvd player with you to pass the time. It takes about 2 hours to infuse, but it always takes another 1.5 hours to do the setup and get the meds - at least for me. It was a piece of cake and boy did it make me feel better. It took several infusions to really kick in for me - but it was a god-send.

bob

Lonie

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Posted 1/14/2008 11:58 AM (GMT -7)

Yes as Bob suggested bring a book, magazines, or something to help pass the time. It's an easy infusion, and most centers really make you feel welcome. Mine offers snacks, etc., and the warm blankets are heavenly! I always end up taking a nap as I schedule them at the end of the day and I'm sleepy. Another thing; my doc ordered up Tylenol and Benedryl as pre-meds. The Tylenol I still take, but I switched to Claritin because the Benedryl was making me too sleepy to drive home. I've had three infusions using the Claritin, and it's been really wonderful.

Carol

Remicade - will have my 20th infusion on February 21.

Imuran - 100 mgs....taken before bedtime

Vitamin B-12/Biotin, Probiotics

"Life is short -- make fun of it"

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Mamas Boys

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Posted 1/14/2008 1:46 PM (GMT -7)

As all the others said - the key is just to bring something with you to pass the time. I usually bring my laptop (my doc's office has wireless access) or a movie. Usually, I bring my hubby for company if he can get off work. I do not get any premeds, and the whole process takes about 2 hours for me. I am usually slightly tired for the rest of the day and for a few days after, but it is well worth it because I am in a great remission now - knock wood!

KTM

jujub

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Posted 1/14/2008 3:04 PM (GMT -7)

I just got home from my infusion. I didn't nap this time, as I had taken my laptop and had work to do (my infusion center has wi-fi also.) Now I'm a little sleepy, so I'll probably either take a short nap or just go to bed a little early. By tomorrow I'll be feeling fine.

Judy

Moderate to severe left-sided UC (21 cm) diagnosed 2001.

~~Asacol, Rowasa, Pentasa, Prednisone, Entocort, Azathioprine~~

Colazal, Remicade, Nature's Way Primadophilus Reuteri.

In remission since April, 2006. Remicade has been my wonder drug.

Pessimist

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Posted 1/14/2008 3:51 PM (GMT -7)

I also had my infusion today. No headache yet.....hoping it won't happen this time!

M-39, UC Diagnosed June 2007

Other stuff: Migraines/headaches, high blood pressure, essential tremor

Previous Meds: Colazol (caused pancreatitis), antibiotics, Prednisone (several cycles 20mg/day)

Current Meds: Remicade beginning in Oct ‘07, various vitamins, Imitrex, Lortab, Lisinopril

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